Prepare against Malcom Marcone
Canada · World #64,230 classical · FIDE ID 2605970
When preparing against Malcom Marcone, expect 1.d4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (47%).
Our database contains 90 games by Malcom Marcone, covering Dec 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Malcom Marcone's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Malcom Marcone before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,841 | 1,892 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 32 | 14 | 44 | 35.6% |
| As White | 47 | 19 | 10 | 18 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 43 | 13 | 4 | 26 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Malcom Marcone's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Malcom Marcone's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 63.8% | 45.0% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 21.3% | 65.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 10.6% | 60.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 45.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Marcone usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Marcone usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Marcone usually continues Bg5 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 65.0% score
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Marcone usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Marcone usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Marcone usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 80.0% | 34.4% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 46.7% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 40.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Malcom Marcone's chess games
All 90 games by Malcom Marcone in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2017 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 32 wins, 14 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E27 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A91 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Goran Milicevic | 2,340 | Montreal Pere Noel | A40 |
| Jan 2004 | Steve Bolduc | 2,259 | Montreal CEM Open | A80 |
| Jan 1999 | Valentin Prahov | 2,235 | Montreal Pere Noel Open A | B38 |
| Dec 2017 | Arkadiusz Luksza | 2,225 | Montreal Pere Noel | A91 |
| Mar 2018 | Ananda Saha | 2,149 | Trois-Rivieres Open | B37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quebec Open U2000 | 2018 | 20 | 13 | 1,953 |
| 2nd Montreal Sicotte | 2005 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,926 |
| Granby Open | 2017 | 8 | 3 | 1,951 |
| ch-Quebec Intercollegial | 1998 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,485 |
| ch-Quebec qual | 2000 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,080 |
| Trois-Rivieres Open | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 2,105 |
| Montreal Pere Noel Open A | 1999 | 5 | 3 | 2,315 |
| Quebec Open | 2004 | 5 | 2 | 2,110 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Malcom Marcone's chess games?
90 games by Malcom Marcone, from Dec 2017 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Malcom Marcone has played.
What does Malcom Marcone play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Malcom Marcone opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Malcom Marcone answers 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Malcom Marcone play as White?
As White, Malcom Marcone's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Malcom Marcone play as Black?
As Black, Malcom Marcone most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Malcom Marcone's FIDE rating?
Malcom Marcone is currently rated 1,841 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,892 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Malcom Marcone played?
Our database contains 90 games by Malcom Marcone, covering Dec 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 14 draws, 44 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Malcom Marcone?
90 games by Malcom Marcone reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.